. .. In this module, you will learn how to use the photo editing software, Picasa. You will watch a tutorial video and then follow the steps to editing your own image. You will...
learn how to upload an image from your camera to your computer
learn how to save an image on your computer
learn how to crop an image
learn how to apply basic effects
learn how to save your edited images
. Time to get your camera and get started!
You've watched a demonstration on how to access your images, edit your images and save your images. Below are step-by-step instructions that will allow you to do all of these things at your own pace.
Uploading Step-By-Step
A. Select "Computer" from the Start Menu
B. Locate your camera under "Portable Device"
C. Follow the prompts and select the desired image from your camera's images folder.
Cropping Step-By-Step
Select to edit in Picasa.
You will be redirected to the Picasa program and the screen below will appear with your image. Select the "Crop" option.
Use your mouse to select the area you wish to crop.
The image on the left is the original image
The image on the right shows what your image will look like when the Crop tool is used. The area of the image with the gray overlay indicates the area of the image that will be removed.
When you are finished making your selection, click Apply.
Saving Step-By-Step
From the File drop-down menu, select, "Save As."
A1. Select a destination for the file.
A2. Select a folder or additional destination if necessary.
B. Name your image file.
C. Select a File Type.
The Google Big 5: Picasa
Uploading & Editing Photos in Picasa
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In this module, you will learn how to use the photo editing software, Picasa. You will watch a tutorial video and then follow the steps to editing your own image. You will...
- learn how to upload an image from your camera to your computer
- learn how to save an image on your computer
- learn how to crop an image
- learn how to apply basic effects
- learn how to save your edited images
.Time to get your camera and get started!
You've watched a demonstration on how to access your images, edit your images and save your images. Below are step-by-step instructions that will allow you to do all of these things at your own pace.
Uploading Step-By-Step
A. Select "Computer" from the Start MenuB. Locate your camera under "Portable Device"
C. Follow the prompts and select the desired image from your camera's images folder.
Cropping Step-By-Step
Select to edit in Picasa.
You will be redirected to the Picasa program and the screen below will appear with your image. Select the "Crop" option.
Use your mouse to select the area you wish to crop.
Saving Step-By-Step
From the File drop-down menu, select, "Save As."A1. Select a destination for the file.
A2. Select a folder or additional destination if necessary.
B. Name your image file.
C. Select a File Type.
Select SAVE
All done!
Let's Test Your Knowledge of Picasa!